The Roche Bobois brand has long been synonymous with stylish, high-quality seating — including sofas, lounge chairs, sectional sofas and more — that possesses an enticing French flair.
Founded in Paris in 1960 by the families Roche and Chouchan after discussions that materialized at a furniture fair in Copenhagen, the company grew exponentially in the subsequent decades. The firm’s name, Roche Bobois, derived from Au Beau Bois, the name of the showroom where the Chouchans had been selling furniture on Boulevard de Sébastopol in Paris. The newly minted Roche Bobois began initially as an importer of Scandinavian furniture to the French capital. Following a national advertising campaign in Elle magazine, their offerings became a huge success. It didn’t take long for the company to shift toward producing their own contemporary furniture line.
In the 1970s, as cable television programming expanded into more homes, furniture manufacturers prioritized the production of living room couches and lounges, and Roche Bobois debuted their sofa-centric Les Contemporains collection. The brand’s celebrated seating over the years has included everything from creative mid-century modern armchairs to leather loveseats produced in the 1980s and more. One of its best-selling furniture designs has been the modular Mah Jong sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971.
Composed of low seating elements and large cushions, the Mah Jong sofa has been in production since its debut and has seen some high-profile fabric updates by Jean Paul Gaultier and Japanese clothing designer Kenzo Takada, who worked with Roche Bobois to craft fabrics emblazoned with geometrically dynamic patterns to be used as upholstery for the firm’s iconic piece of furniture. Worldwide, over 500,000 Mah Jong cushions have been sold, and Roche Bobois has expanded globally since its founding to open more than 200 stores in 50 countries.
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Postmodern Design XL Armchair by Roche Bobois, France 1980's
By Roche Bobois
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern French Design XL Square Fauteuil Armchair Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, made in France 1980's. Salmon pink alcantara suede leather with darker stained beech wooden...
Suede, Beech
Roche Bobois Hans Hopfer Vintage Informel Cognac Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roche Bobois armchair Lounge Chair Model Informel in cognac brandy soft aniline leather. Design by Hans Hopfer in the late 70ties. Original l...
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
Bamboo and Rattan Armchair by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - France - 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo and Rattan Armchair by Maugrion for Roche Bobois - Unique Piece of Vintage Design Refined bamboo and rattan armchair, made by the renowned Maugrion brand "Le rotin prestige "...
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Roche Bobois Club Lounge Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Vintage Roche Bobois Club Lounge Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
Upholstery
$51,549 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong 33 piece sofa by Hans Hopfer in Missoni / Kenzo fabric for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in fabric by Missoni and Kenzo Takada. The 2 brown cushions in the video are not included in...
Fabric
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Hans Olsen Model 800 Lounge Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Paris, France
Low back black and white wool lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler in 1958. Features rosewood legs and a versatile wool fabric in...
Wool, Rosewood
$14,430
H 35.44 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in beige mohair velvet, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hans Hopfer 'Dromadaire' Sectional Sofa in Mohair wool, Roche Bobois, 1970 Sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in France circa 1970. A very rare ...
Mohair, Velvet
$55,146 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...
Fabric, Foam
$34,000 / set
H 21 in W 190 in D 115 in
Mah Jong Kenzo Missoni Sectional Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois 2015
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sectional sofa designed in the midcentury by Hans Hopfer. The dramatic sofa features Kenzo Takada (Japanese 1939-2020) and Missoni fabrics ...
Fabric, Foam
$3,365
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
This stunning armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a fine example of 1970s midcentury interiors. Originally upholstered in leather and still holds strong but it wo...
Chrome
$10,789 / set
H 23.63 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Voyage Immobile Modular Sofa by Studio Roche Bobois for Roche Bobois x Kenzo
By Kenzo Takada, Roche Bobois
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary modular sofa from the "Voyage Immobile" collection, designed by Studio Roche Bobois in the 1990s - an iconic piece of contemporary design...
Fabric
$1,918 / item
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of massive oiled mahogany. Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Roche Bobois Yellow Leather Down Navy Blue Sectional Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite yellow calf leather and navy stripe corduroys cushions. This design truly resembles the ethos of the ...
Chrome
$18,500 / set
H 36 in W 27 in D 28 in
Pair of Original, Rare French Art Deco Rosewood Cubist Arm/ Club Chairs
By René Joubert and Philippe Petit
Located in New York City, NY
An important and rare pair of original French Art Deco period cubist arm chairs of simple and very elegant design. The warm brown finished rosewood is exceptionally well-figured and trimmed with a thin nickeled bronze decorative banding all around the base and overall. Since these chairs are finished on all three sides, they can be placed freestanding in the middle of a room featuring a beautiful back. Antique hob nails as welting surround the caramel colored upholstered leather. Futuristic, clean and architectural lines grace this pair of side chairs and read like art but are made for everyday use and enjoyment. Attrib to : Decoration Interieure Modernes- Rene Joubert ( 1878-1931) et Philippe Petit ( 1900-1945 ) for DIM The chairs are of medium scale and have a firm but comfortable seat, arm as well as backrest. There are a few almost undiscernible antique repairs on the wood and some small, unnoticeable light scratches/ scuffs on the upholstery. There is a small space between the seat and the back rest. They are in very good condition. Armchairs, bergere chairs, chairs, club chairs, living room sets, office chairs and desk chairs...
Nickel
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H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 29.93 in
Roche Bobois Cream Leather Curl Swivel Armchair - Only One Available
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Curl Swivel Armchair by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any modern living space. This luxurious armchair features a sleek and contemporary design, with a curved ...
Metal
Roche Bobois Pink & Blue Cube Armchairs, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Designed and manufactured by Roche Bobois, this set of armchairs have a 1960s pop art aesthetic. The armchairs have a square silhouette with softly rounded corners with the arms and...
Fabric
Roche Bobois leather armchair 70s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This brown, solid leather armchair made in the thick leather variant typical of Roche Bobois is in very good condition. The armchair, in a whiskey-colored leather tone, shows minima...
Leather
Roche Bobois Swivel Armchair in Brick Red Leather
By Roche Bobois
Located in Southampton, NJ
Roche Bobois Swivel Armchair features Brick Red Leather, Contrast Stitching, 360 Degree Rotating Wooden 5 Leg Swivel Base, One Chair Cushion and On...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Roche Bobois Leather & Kilim Lounge Chairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Norwalk, CT
Behold the epitome of vintage luxury with this splendid pair of Roche Bobois lounge chairs—a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless design. Draped in a deep brick-red, ...
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Set of two rattan armchairs by Maugrion, for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous and very rare to find set of two rattan armchairs from the 1980s, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), f...
Fabric, Rattan
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H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
O&M Design for Roche Bobois, Bakea Swivel Chair, France, circa 2000
By O&M Design, Roche Bobois
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
O&M Design for Roche Bobois, Bakea Swivel Chair, adjustable headrest, Taupe leather, chromed steel foot and wood hull, Maker's stamp, France, circa 2000. Measures: Width 78 cm...
Leather
French Armchair off White by Roche Bobois, Kenzo Fabric
By Roche Bobois
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Marquise model armchair, from the fabulous French house Roche Bobois. The structure is made of solid beech wood, assembled by notches and tenons, water-stained. The suspe...
Fabric, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 43.31 in
20th Century Leather Armchairs by Roche Bobois, France, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful pair of leather armchairs by Roche Bobois, made in France in the 1960s/1970s. The chairs are of wonderful quality, finished in the finest leather and majestic in size and...
Leather
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H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 33.08 in
Roche Bobois by Manzoni & Tapinassi Nuage 2 Brown Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Roberto Tapinassi & Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois, the Nuage 2 armchair is an instantly recognisable contemporary design. Featurin...
Leather
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H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 40.16 in
Roche Bobois by Hans Hopfer Virgule Lime Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois, this lounge chair is a joyful piece of modern design. The lounge chair is fully upholstered in vibrant lime green Tendres...
Leather
Set of Eight Roche Bobois Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of eight sea foam green barrel back or tub shaped dining armchairs by Roche Bobois. The chairs feature a blonde tone hardwood frame upholstered with a chenille style fabric ...
Fabric, Hardwood